GRE Word List

ELLIPTICAL

of, relating to, or shaped like an ellipse

The meaning of the word elliptical is of, relating to, or shaped like an ellipse.

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WordMeaning
fomentto promote the growth or development of : rouse
begetto procreate as the father : sire
slaughterthe act of killing
indifferentmarked by a lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern for something : apathetic
equipoisea state of equilibrium
attritionsorrow for one's sins that arises from a motive other than that of the love of God
whima capricious or eccentric and often sudden idea or turn of the mind : fancy
mandatoryrequired by a law or rule : obligatory
disingenuouslacking in candor
unassumingnot assuming : modest